Family Devotional
Day Twenty-Nine
“For we know it is made acceptable by the word
of God and prayer.” 1 Timothy 4:5
The California Condor is the largest soaring
bird in North America. Despite their size, these giant birds fly in a steady
pattern of flight unlike other vultures that tend to appear wobbly.
Their steadiness extends to their habits as
well. They are monogamous and stay with their mates for life. It takes sixty
days for an egg to incubate and up to a year before a young condor can survive
on its own. Both parents remain faithful in the process.
In the 1800s this species existed all
throughout the West as far north as Alberta, Canada, and as far south as Baja,
Mexico. But like many other species that were once abundant, they were reduced
almost to extinction.
In Jesus’ time there were certain occupations
that were also considered “unclean” and their workers had to live apart from
the community. A tanner fell into this category. Peter himself stayed as a
guest in a tanner’s home showing that these people were just as acceptable to
God as anyone else.
It was there that Peter had a vision that
helped him realize that God also loved the Gentiles too, even though they were
considered “unclean” like the tanners.
Action
1. Some jobs are hard to do because they feel
disgusting. What chores do you think are the hardest to do? Offer to help
someone in your family do them so you can both finish faster.
2. Be extra nice to people at your school or
in your neighborhood who are willing to do the yucky jobs. Say thank you.
Read More
Matthew 7:12
Matthew 15:10-11
1 Corinthians 12:12-26
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